Senate holds hearing on future of health care cybersecurity
There is concern that without federal action, states will continue to implement a patchwork of privacy laws.
Texas judge invalidates medical debt rule
This ruling has a nationwide effect, enabling health care providers to use credit reporting as a means of recovering unpaid bills.
Changes are coming to Cigna’s code review policies
These strategies by payers create administrative burdens that divert allergists' resources to administrative tasks instead of patient care.
Prior authorization reform is gaining bipartisan momentum
Several important policies and legislative proposals aimed at improving patient access to care are waiting for consideration.
Dillon’s Law
Dillon’s Law incentivizes states to allow any trained individual to administer epinephrine in schools during emergencies.
Allergists reimbursement challenges
Last month saw the publication of two highly anticipated annual reports that analyze the state of the Medicare program.
House committee hearing signals scrutiny ahead for Medicare Advantage
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed frustration with the current state of the Medicare Advantage (MA) program.
One class action is settled – and one you may want to join
You may be eligible to recover compensation for suppressed reimbursement rates. However, you must file a claim. The deadline is July 29, 2025
How will new prior authorization announcements impact allergists?
Recently there were two major announcements from commercial and government payers about changes to how insurers use prior authorization.
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